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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Make dreamy, creamy mashed potatoes in just 15 minutes using your Instant Pot—only 7 minutes of active cook time! This easy, flexible recipe is perfect for weeknights or holidays, with no stove babysitting required.
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Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot any size

Ingredients
  

  • Russet potatoes cubed (depending on size of potatoes, about 1-2 potatoes per person)
  • 1 1/2 c water
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • butter optional

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice potatoes.
  • Place silicone or stainless steel trivet in bottom of instant pot liner.
  • Pour in 1 1/2 c water.
  • Place potatoes on top of trivet.
  • Seal lid and set timer for 7 minutes (regardless of how many or few potatoes you have. Just don't go past maximum fill line).
  • When cooking is complete, do a quick release of pressure (yes, the loud hissing part).
  • Remove trivet.
  • Drain potatoes. Alternatively, you can use the cooking water for mashing, but you will then need to add in some flavor another way.
  • Add in butter, milk, sour cream, spices.
  • Salt and pepper (freshly ground is always best) to taste.

Notes

Using Russet potatoes will yield the best texture. Waxy poatotes like red or yellow ones are best for recipes where you want them to hold their shape (like soups or salads).